Need help finding a fishing spot

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 08:34 PM

i am a 14 yr old who loves fishing but neither my dad or I know much about it. if anyone can please help us in telling us where is a good area (within an hour or so of Bakersfield,CA ) we'll really appreciate it. We mostly love to catch bass, so thatll be nice if anyone knows an area around here. ....rsvp asap please!!! thankyou.

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 08:40 PM

i live in texas, but my family in bakersfeild area. i beilieve Lake Castaic, one of the best fishing lakes in the world, is near. there have been some BIG bass come outta there. If you can fish this lake, i'd use a rainbow trout lure. my uncle caught a 13 pounder on one 2 years ago. You can find one of these at walmart or anywhere in california.

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 08:41 PM

here are the pics of the lures...

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 08:53 PM

thankyou so much, i got the directions from map quest it isn't that far..and thanx for the tips, we'll look into that thankyou

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 08:57 PM

good luck. will you be in a boat or shore? I'd suggest fishing the top of the dam because it is bigger and has much more cover and easier to fish.

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:01 PM

O Ok, That Is What I Was Thinking About , We Probably Were Gonna Rent A Boat But If Its Better In The Dam That Would Be Better I Guess,

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 09:12 PM

i meant to fish the top lake. see, the lake is split in two by a dam. the top has better fishing and way, way more room. i'd definatly fish the top.

oh and it will be a 10 dollar entrance fee to use the ramp i believe.
renting a boat would be good. can you afford a giude though? that would be your best bet, he'll know the lake and put you on some fish.

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:17 PM

O Ok I Get It, Do U Know How Much Is The Guide?

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:20 PM

Or How Much It Is To Rent A Boat So We Can Go Somewhat Prepared

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 09:29 PM

i dont know what the rates are around there, but im sure there are multiply places for you to rent a boat or hire a guide. ill try to dig up a site for you...

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 09:33 PM

here is a place that has boat rentals, but ill look for guide services

www.rockymountainrec.com/lakes/lake-castaic.htm

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:36 PM

THANX!!KEEP IN TOUCH IN CASE I DISCONNECT MARK_G1992@YAHOO.COM

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 09:39 PM

ok. i couldnt seem to find any info on guides, but once you get there go to a tackle shop or marinashop and ask an employee. they should know.

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:43 PM

O Ok, I Went To That Site U Forwarded Me It Had Alot Of Info Thanx. We Will Be Renting A Boat, And We'll See About The Guides When We Get Up There

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 09:44 PM

and im sorry, but after reading this http://www.socalbassfishing.com/lake-castaic.php they say to fish the lower lake or "lagoon" because it is better. its up to you, so i'd ask a local fisherman or employee for advice

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:46 PM

O Ok, We'll Do That.

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 09:47 PM

Do U Have Any Other Tips On Lures For Other Fish??

texasbasser · 10-16-06, 10:00 PM

well, i'd just suggest the usual. you can throw crankbaits around deep cover, flip jigs into trees. ask around and you'll get answers

. when will you be going?

beginner_fisher · 10-16-06, 10:20 PM

hopefully this weekend... ill tell u how it went!! thanx for all the help!!

texasbasser · 10-17-06, 08:03 PM

no problem. be sure to report back though!! had too many poeple ask then leave, and never ehar form them again.....

10-16-06, 08:34 PM	#1
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	Need help finding a fishing spot i am a 14 yr old who loves fishing but neither my dad or I know much about it. if anyone can please help us in telling us where is a good area (within an hour or so of Bakersfield,CA ) we'll really appreciate it. We mostly love to catch bass, so thatll be nice if anyone knows an area around here. ....rsvp asap please!!! thankyou.

10-16-06, 08:41 PM	#3
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	here are the pics of the lures... Attached Images

10-16-06, 08:40 PM	#2
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	i live in texas, but my family in bakersfeild area. i beilieve Lake Castaic, one of the best fishing lakes in the world, is near. there have been some BIG bass come outta there. If you can fish this lake, i'd use a rainbow trout lure. my uncle caught a 13 pounder on one 2 years ago. You can find one of these at walmart or anywhere in california.

10-16-06, 08:53 PM	#4
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	thankyou so much, i got the directions from map quest it isn't that far..and thanx for the tips, we'll look into that thankyou

10-16-06, 08:57 PM	#5
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	good luck. will you be in a boat or shore? I'd suggest fishing the top of the dam because it is bigger and has much more cover and easier to fish.

10-16-06, 09:01 PM	#6
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	O Ok, That Is What I Was Thinking About , We Probably Were Gonna Rent A Boat But If Its Better In The Dam That Would Be Better I Guess,

10-16-06, 09:12 PM	#7
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	i meant to fish the top lake. see, the lake is split in two by a dam. the top has better fishing and way, way more room. i'd definatly fish the top. oh and it will be a 10 dollar entrance fee to use the ramp i believe. renting a boat would be good. can you afford a giude though? that would be your best bet, he'll know the lake and put you on some fish.

10-16-06, 09:17 PM	#8
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	O Ok I Get It, Do U Know How Much Is The Guide?

10-16-06, 09:20 PM	#9
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	Or How Much It Is To Rent A Boat So We Can Go Somewhat Prepared

10-16-06, 09:29 PM	#10
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	i dont know what the rates are around there, but im sure there are multiply places for you to rent a boat or hire a guide. ill try to dig up a site for you...

10-16-06, 09:33 PM	#11
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	here is a place that has boat rentals, but ill look for guide services www.rockymountainrec.com/lakes/lake-castaic.htm

10-16-06, 09:36 PM	#12
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	THANX!!KEEP IN TOUCH IN CASE I DISCONNECT MARK_G1992@YAHOO.COM

10-16-06, 09:39 PM	#13
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	ok. i couldnt seem to find any info on guides, but once you get there go to a tackle shop or marinashop and ask an employee. they should know.

10-16-06, 09:43 PM	#14
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	O Ok, I Went To That Site U Forwarded Me It Had Alot Of Info Thanx. We Will Be Renting A Boat, And We'll See About The Guides When We Get Up There

10-16-06, 09:44 PM	#15
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	and im sorry, but after reading this http://www.socalbassfishing.com/lake-castaic.php they say to fish the lower lake or "lagoon" because it is better. its up to you, so i'd ask a local fisherman or employee for advice

10-16-06, 09:46 PM	#16
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	O Ok, We'll Do That.

10-16-06, 09:47 PM	#17
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	Do U Have Any Other Tips On Lures For Other Fish??

10-16-06, 10:00 PM	#18
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	well, i'd just suggest the usual. you can throw crankbaits around deep cover, flip jigs into trees. ask around and you'll get answers . when will you be going?

10-16-06, 10:20 PM	#19
beginner_fisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	hopefully this weekend... ill tell u how it went!! thanx for all the help!!

10-17-06, 08:03 PM	#20
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	no problem. be sure to report back though!! had too many poeple ask then leave, and never ehar form them again.....

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